Derailleur Brew Works releases "2470 Beer Boy #004" finished with tea leaves
Derailleur Brew Works of Osaka's Nishinari has unveiled #004, the latest entry in its "2470 Beer Boy" series. It is a Dunkles Weissbier brewed with two kinds of tea leaves and introduced as a beer inspired by Taiwan's tea culture.
Hop BroThe big highlight this time is Derailleur Brew Works' 2470 Beer Boy #004. It's a new release carrying a story that feels quintessentially Osaka's Nishinari, and it really packs the series' atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWhoa, a beer finished with tea leaves? What does that even mean! Do they put tea in it? Or is it just the aroma? My throat is already confused!
Hop BroThis time it's a Dunkles Weissbier. In other words, it's a wheat beer that brings out banana-like yeast character and layers in a dark maltiness, with tea nuances matched on top. That's what makes it interesting.
MugiDunkles... weissbier? Wait, is that a spell? And when you say it has a clove-like aroma, it sounds like the spice rack moved into the beer!
Hop BroThat's the aroma the yeast gives off. With the addition of Earl Grey and roasted rice tea leaves, citrusy notes and toasty character overlap, creating depth that's more than just sweetness.
MugiOhhh! And with the dark brown color of the liquid, it already has the calm face of a grown-up. It feels like a beer that's quietly speaking to you!
Hop BroExactly. And apparently it changes expression as the temperature changes, so when it's cold it should be crisp, and as it warms a little, the caramel notes and tea aroma should gradually emerge.
MugiIsn't that basically testing how fast you drink it? It's totally a glass that plays with time. I feel like I'd just drink it quickly and end with 'delicious!'
Hop BroBut that's fine. At 330 ml and 6.0% ABV, it has real drinking heft, and being able to enjoy the ingredient pairing and the story together is what makes Derailleur Brew Works what it is.
MugiAll right, decision made! It's a new release from Nishinari, and I want to find out how the tea-leaf aroma transforms! This is the kind of beer that will stop the conversation once we toast!
Based in Nishinari Ward, Osaka, Derailleur Brew Works is known as a brewery that captures the atmosphere and stories of the neighborhood in its beer. On its official site, it emphasizes its commitment to AREA2470 = Nishinari, presenting an approach that conveys not only flavor but also the background behind it.
What has now arrived is the fourth release in the series, "2470 Beer Boy #004." According to the online store description, it was brewed by EBIR, the "silent eccentric brewmaster." Its style is Dunkles Weissbier, designed with inspiration from Taiwan's tea culture.
The liquid pours dark brown. A soft, smooth texture is layered with a sweet roasted aroma reminiscent of caramel, while the fragrance is built further with Earl Grey and roasted rice tea leaves. Yeast-derived ester notes resembling cloves also harmonize, creating a beer whose character changes as the temperature shifts. It is listed as 330 ml with 6.0% ABV.
Derailleur Brew Works' strength lies not simply in being unconventional, but in constructing the impression of each beer through ingredient pairings and the passage of maturation time. This tea-leaf-infused release is another new addition worth noting, one that combines the brewery's signature storytelling with real drinking depth.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe big highlight this time is Derailleur Brew Works' 2470 Beer Boy #004. It's a new release carrying a story that feels quintessentially Osaka's Nishinari, and it really packs the series' atmosphere into the beer.
MugiWhoa, a beer finished with tea leaves? What does that even mean! Do they put tea in it? Or is it just the aroma? My throat is already confused!
Hop BroThis time it's a Dunkles Weissbier. In other words, it's a wheat beer that brings out banana-like yeast character and layers in a dark maltiness, with tea nuances matched on top. That's what makes it interesting.
MugiDunkles... weissbier? Wait, is that a spell? And when you say it has a clove-like aroma, it sounds like the spice rack moved into the beer!
Hop BroThat's the aroma the yeast gives off. With the addition of Earl Grey and roasted rice tea leaves, citrusy notes and toasty character overlap, creating depth that's more than just sweetness.
MugiOhhh! And with the dark brown color of the liquid, it already has the calm face of a grown-up. It feels like a beer that's quietly speaking to you!
Hop BroExactly. And apparently it changes expression as the temperature changes, so when it's cold it should be crisp, and as it warms a little, the caramel notes and tea aroma should gradually emerge.
MugiIsn't that basically testing how fast you drink it? It's totally a glass that plays with time. I feel like I'd just drink it quickly and end with 'delicious!'
Hop BroBut that's fine. At 330 ml and 6.0% ABV, it has real drinking heft, and being able to enjoy the ingredient pairing and the story together is what makes Derailleur Brew Works what it is.
MugiAll right, decision made! It's a new release from Nishinari, and I want to find out how the tea-leaf aroma transforms! This is the kind of beer that will stop the conversation once we toast!
